In Brazil, the candidate supported by Lula re-elected president of the Senate

In Brazil, the candidate supported by Lula re-elected president of the Senate

Rodrigo Pacheco, elected centrist, won 49 votes on Wednesday, against 32 for his opponent, a former minister under Jair Bolsonaro.

Rodrigo Pacheco reeleito presidente do Senado do Brasil para os próximos dois anos

Numa votação em que não houve votos em branco, Rodrigo Pacheco obteve 49 votos contra 32 do senador Rogério Marinho, que pertence ao Partido Liberal, do ex-presidente brasileiro, Bolsonaro.

Rodrigo Pacheco re-elected as president of the Brazilian Senate

The vote, conducted secretly and on paper ballots, was coordinated by the current Venetian vice-president Vital do Rêgo.

Rodrigo Pacheco is re-elected president of the Senate and preaches an end to the 'toxic polarization'

With the support of most parties and of President Lula, the PSD senator defeated Rogério Marinho, of the bill, former Bolsonaro minister. The score was 49-32.

Pacheco defeats Bolsonaro's candidate and is re-elected president of the Senate

The far-right bet on the candidacy of Rogério Marinho (PL-RN), former minister of Jair Bolsonaro

Rodrigo Pacheco, Reelected President of the Brazilian Senate

On Wednesday, the president of the Brazilian Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, was reelected with 49 votes to 32 for his rival, Rogerio Marinho, of the Liberal Party (PL). RELATED: Mercosur & EU To Sign Trade Agreement Before June: Lula Pacheco called for the country's pacification in his speech after the vote. "Pacifying is not to remain silent in the face of coup acts. Pacifying is to seek cooperation. Pacifying is fighting for the truth. Pacifying …